10 Things You Didn’t Know About How Animals See the World

10. Electric Field Detection – Sensing the Unseen

Electric field detection is a fascinating ability found in animals such as sharks and electric fish. These creatures can sense the weak electric fields generated by other animals, which helps them locate prey, navigate, and communicate. Sharks, for instance, have specialized organs called ampullae of Lorenzini that detect electric fields, allowing them to hunt even in murky waters where vision is impaired. This ability highlights the diverse sensory modalities animals have evolved, enabling them to exploit ecological niches that might otherwise be inaccessible. It underscores the complexity and adaptability of animal perception.